circa 1880
This elegant Victorian era sunburst tiara is finely crafted in gold and silver. The tiara is embellished with vivid blue turquoise cabochons and bright white old mine cut diamonds of good quality (F-G-H color, VS2-SI2 clarity).
The turquoise and diamond sunburst is detachable and could be worn as a brooch. It measures 83 x 46 mm (3 1/4 x 1 13/16 in.)
Estimated total diamond weight is 5.80 carats.
The silver headband is of a later date.